fss 307.3e - communication failure procedures + procedures for providing ground traffic

If the MF or ground frequency is not serviceable, you may restrict ground traffic movement on ____ or within ____.

the manoeuvring area, the RPA

If the MF is out of service and there is no back up available, aircraft traffic may still operate into and out of the aerodrome following _____ provided for in the CARs MF directive.

Under these conditions unnecessary movement of ground traffic on the ____ should be avoided.

the broadcast format, manoeuvring areas

Whenever an air-ground frequency fails at the unit, provide appropriate flight services with ____.

If no back-up transceiver is available for the affected frequency, issue a NOTAM to announce a failure of ____.

the back-up transceiver, an emergency frequency or MF

If unable to provide an advisory on the MF, you may use any other frequency on which ____, provided that you inform the pilot that _____ may be incomplete. Advise the pilot to use the MF to broadcast mandatory reports and to maintain a listening watch

a pilot calls, traffic information

If you suspect that an aircraft is experiencing a communication failure, you may query ______ to determine the position of the inbound aircraft.

vehicles or other aircraft

In the event of air-ground communication failure with an IFR aircraft, notify the appropriate ACC without delay, then _____.

Transmit ATC messages “blind” only if specifically instructed to do so by ____.

follow instructions, the ACC

When you cannot establish radio communication with ground traffic that must be removed from the intended runway or the RPA, you may:

• Advise the pilot of the situation and your intention, as appropriate.

• If required, switch the _______ on and off several times

runway edge lights

The phraseology for advising a pilot that you cannot establish radio communication with ground traffic that must be removed from the intended runway or the RPA:

WE HAVE NO CONTACT WITH A VEHICLE ON RUNWAY ZERO NINE. MAY WE FLASH THE RUNWAY LIGHTS OR DO YOU PREFER TO MAKE A LOW PASS PRIOR TO LANDING?

You may authorize ground traffic that has been removed from a runway or RPA due to an aircraft communication failure back onto the runway or within the RPA if the following apply:

• The _____ is established or it is evident that the aircraft will not be landing at the aerodrome.

• No likelihood of ____ exists between an aircraft and ground traffic

position of the aircraft, collision

Use the procedures in Table: Loss of Communication with Inbound Aircraft if all of the following apply:

• The aircraft has received a landing advisory for an uncontrolled aerodrome.

• The aircraft fails to arrive within ____ of the ETA.

• Communication cannot be re-established with the aircraft.

• The aerodrome lies within an MF area and within communication range of the unit.

5 minutes

If you have lost communication with an inbound IFR aircraft as AAS:

1. Advise the appropriate ___

2. Inform ______, or other agencies responsible for handling the emergency situation, as appropriate

3. Arrange for a field check with _____

1. ACC

2. ARFF, ECC

3. the aerodrome operator

If you have lost communication with an inbound VFR aircraft as AAS:

1. Inform ______, or other agencies responsible for handling the emergency situation, as appropriate

2. Arrange for a field check with _____

3. Advise ____

4. If possible, inform the aircraft operating agency whose aircraft is experiencing the emergency

1. ARFF, ECC

2. the aerodrome operator

3. JRCC

If you have lost communication with an inbound IFR aircraft as RAAS:

1. Advise the appropriate ___

2. Arrange for a field check with _____

3. If the aircraft is not located after the results of the field check, inform ______, or other agencies responsible for handling the emergency situation, as appropriate

1. ACC

2. the aerodrome operator

3. ARFF, ECC

If you have lost communication with an inbound VFR aircraft as RAAS:

1. Arrange for a field check with _____

2. If the aircraft is not located after the results of the field check, inform ______, or other agencies responsible for handling the emergency situation, as appropriate

3. Advise ____

4. If possible, inform the aircraft operating agency whose aircraft is experiencing the emergency

1. the aerodrome operator

2. ARFF, ECC

3. JRCC

An air traffic control instruction is a directive issued by _____ for air traffic control purposes.

an air traffic control unit

A unit log entry is required when a communication failure with a vehicle occurred during a vehicle control service, with _____.

time and your initials

Inform arriving aircraft of aircraft of ground traffic that you do not expect to be off the _____ before the aircraft lands

intended taxiway, runway, or RPA

Inform the arriving pilot when previously passed aircraft or ground traffic ___ the intended taxiway, runway, or RPA.

is off

A low approach is an approach over an airport or runway following an instrument approach procedure or VFR approach, including the _____, where the pilot intentionally does not make contact with the runway

overshoot manoeuvre

Before a pilot conducts a low approach:

• Inform the pilot of any ______ that you expect to be on the intended runway or within the RPA during the low pass above the runway

• Advise ground traffic and aircraft on the ground on or near the intended runway

ground traffic and other aircraft

When issuing low approach information, a wake turbulence cautionary may be required due to turbulence and jet blast generated by aircraft operating over ________

unprotected personnel or small aircraft

To avoid any possible conflict, the student shall always request a position report from an aircraft inbound to March Airport when vehicles are ________.

already on the active runway or landing surface

If you have advised an aircraft regarding ground traffic on the intended taxiway, runway or runway protected area, the aircraft must be advised when the ground traffic is _____.

off the runway, taxiway or protected area

If a helicopter is flying low approaches or if it is taking off from the apron, the FSS must advise vehicles to avoid _____ from the helicopter.

rotor wash

During helicopter operations, when ground traffic is to operate at the same time on the portion of the runway that is not to be used by the helicopter, advise the helicopter pilot and ground traffic of _____.

the other’s presence

A straight-in auto-rotation is a commonly practiced procedure that involves simulated emergency descent from ________ employing forward and downward movement with no turns.

After completing the auto-rotation, the pilot will reposition the helicopter by climbing and circling to re-establish at _____. During an auto-rotation, helicopter pilots may employ terms such as “downwind” and “final”, but an auto-rotation is not the same as ______.

500-700 feet AGL, the practice altitude, circuit operations

Inform pilots of:

• Aircraft or ground traffic that will be operating in close proximity of the helicopter on _____ ◾

• Aircraft or ground traffic that might affect the safety of the helicopter’s flight or whose safety may be affected by the helicopter

• a portion of the manoeuvring area or within the RPA